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UPDATED: Zepp Clarity One In-Canal OTC Hearing Aids Review: Beautifully Invisible, Frustratingly Limited

There is a quiet shift happening in personal audio, and it has nothing to do with louder speakers or punchier bass. It is about hearing help that does not announce itself the moment you walk into a room. The Zepp Clarity One In-Canal Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids sit squarely in that space, offering an over-the-counter hearing solution that looks more like discreet modern tech than something borrowed from a clinic waiting room. That alone will matter to many people.

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Amazfit Review: Helio Strap and Balance 2 Deliver Powerful Fitness Tracking Without the Subscription Hassle

Wearable devices are battling for every inch of space on our bodies these days. Rings, watches, armbands—if it can track your health, someone wants to strap it on you. But once you pick your preferred accessory, there’s the inevitable firehose of data streaming from its companion app. Amazfit recently sent us its new Balance 2 smartwatch and Helio Strap to test, and after spending time with both, I can confidently say: whichever you choose, you’re likely to come away impressed.

Health and Fitness, Events, Gear Bits

Amazfit Active 2 Has Unbeatable Features and a Stylish Design, Starting at Just $99.99

The Amazfit Active 2 has arrived, blending sleek style with features that cater to fitness enthusiasts and those who want a smartwatch that seamlessly fits into daily life. This smartwatch strikes a balance between fashion and practicality, making it a versatile choice for anyone looking to stay on top of their health while maintaining a sharp look.

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Events

Gear Diary’s Best of CES 2024 Awards

CES 2024 has wrapped, and this year, there was a plethora of exciting and innovative new products to discover and explore. After sorting through (what felt like) thousands of press announcements and making our way through a dizzying amount of CES events, venues, and demos, these are the products we found to be the most innovative and intriguing. Without further ado and in no particular order, here are our top 16 Best of CES 2024 choices. Let’s delve into the exciting array of advancements that emerged from this year’s CES!

Reviews, Health and Fitness

Amazfit GTR 3 Review: A Refined and Solid Fitness Tracking Watch!

We’ve been big fans of various Amazfit/Zepp smartwatches in the past. They’ve recently debuted their new Amazfit GTR 3 smartwatch, and we’ve had the chance to put it through the smartwatch ringer. The GTR 3 isn’t perfect, but it’s definitely hands-down my favorite smartwatch that I’ve tested in a very long time. What makes it so great? Read on to find out!

Health and Fitness, Reviews

Zepp Z Review: Traditional Styling, a Titanium Alloy Body, Smart Features, and Health Tracking Make for One Premium Smartwatch

I recently reviewed the Zepp E Circle, one of the most gorgeous and functional health-centric watches available. Zepp has already added another watch to their line — the Zepp Z. Made from a single block of polished titanium alloy with more of a traditional men’s watch design, the Zepp Z has a classic style that is loaded with smart features and intelligence-assisted fitness tracking.

News & Features

The Huami Zepp E Circle Review: A Gorgeous ‘Smarter-Watch’ That Comes Close to Getting It Right

If my daily driver were an iPhone, I would probably get an Apple Watch and call it good — even though a rectangular watch face has never aesthetically appealed to me. But I predominantly use Android smartphones, which made the stylish and health-centric Huami Zepp E Circle an enticing choice.

Health and Fitness, News & Features

The Zepp E Is a Wellness-Focused Wearable That Fuses Style with AI to Better Monitor Well-Being

Zepp has just revealed its new line of fashionable smartwatches, the Zepp E, which uses AI algorithms to help its wearers better monitor their well-being. The Zepp E has a sleek 3D curved bezel-less design, and it is available with either a round or square watch face. But the Zepp E is set to be more than yet another fitness and sleep-tracker, it will also use AI to give the wearer actionable insights to help regulate their physical and mental well-being.

News & Features

Zepp Introduces the Smart Bat: Get Accurate Game Readings from Swings

I have used Zepp products during softball practice with my athletes for a couple of years. The ability to break down a player’s swing from speed to bat paths is a wonderful teaching tool. Zepp has now introduced the Smart Bat which uses all of the features of the mounted sensor but integrated seamlessly in a wooden bat.

Events, Gear Bits

Zepp Has the Tools to Make You a Better Swinger

Whether your game is golf, tennis, or baseball, how good you are relies upon your swing. Zepp makes products that give you immediate and helpful feedback on how you are doing and how you might improve. Dan and I had a moment to learn more; see what you think — is this the type tool you’ve been waiting on?